Which of the following would you include in the post-procedure care of a patient who has had a barium enema?
A. Encourage the patient to resume a high-fat diet
B. Tell the patient the stools may appear whitish or lighter than usual, but this is normal
C. Tell the patient to lie flat for 8 hours after the procedure
D. Tell the patient that diarrhea is a frequent side effect of the contrast medium
E. Tell the patient to limit water intake for the next 7 days
B. Tell the patient the stools may appear whitish or lighter than usual, but this is normal
Residual barium may make the patient's stools appear whitish or lighter than usual, but this is normal.
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